Masterclass with Yorgos Lanthimos

With a filmography that has decisively shaped contemporary cinema, the internationally acclaimed creator of the films “Dogtooth”, “The Lobster”, “The Favourite”, “Poor Things” and, recently, “Bugonia”, gives his first masterclass at the Onassis Stegi, as part of his first photography exhibition in Greece.

A wide-ranging conversation with the most distinguished contemporary Greek filmmaker, revealing aspects across the full spectrum of the creative process, from the initial conception of an idea and the development of the script to its translation into visual storytelling. Through specific examples, both the philosophical and the practical sides of filmmaking are examined, such as the importance of space, time, and rhythm, collaboration with actors, the development of a distinctive physical and performative language, and the relationship between director and cinematographer, across the three main stages of making a film: preparation, shooting, and editing/post-production.

INFORMATION

Intended primarily for students and professionals in film and photography, as well as students and young creators from related artistic fields.
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Moderation

The first part of the discussion will be moderated by Loukas Katsikas, artistic director of the Athens International Film Festival.
An open discussion with audience questions will follow.

Working language 

Greek with English interpretation.

Notice

The event will be filmed for public screening and will include audience footage.